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No major earthquake damage reported in New York City
In a briefing alongside various agency heads, Mayor Eric Adams said New Yorkers should go about their business, but further assessments of infrastructure is ongoing.
New York City
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Who are the top NYPD officials posting controversial tweets?
In recent weeks, some NYPD leaders have used their department social media accounts to criticize journalists and a lawmaker.
New York State
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Exclusive: Bowman gets fundraising back on track in tough congressional primary
His seven-figure haul could provide a boost after a poll had him trailing by 17 points.
Albany Agenda
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Molinaro opponent touts $1.4 million first quarter fundraising haul
Democrat Josh Riley is attempting to unseat the Republican rep.
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Adams says crime is down as he takes aim at NYPD critics
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced that crime in the subways is actually down, despite public perception of a crime spike.
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‘Leave It Blank’ campaign gets 12% of the vote in NY Democratic presidential primary
In New York City, about 15% of Democratic primary voters did not vote for any of the three candidates on the ballot.
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NY League of Conservation Voters drops 2024 endorsement slate
Like human caused climate change, this group of 85 endorsees is pretty predictable.
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Laborers union asks legislature to include $40 minimum wage in 421-a replacement
The Mason Tenders District Council has already agreed to a wage deal with REBNY and now wants legislators to codify it into law.
NYPD
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Adams defends NYPD’s 'right to have an opinion'
The mayor responded to the department’s criticism of a journalist on X
Heard Around Town
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Low turnout expected for today's presidential primary
The nominees may be all but decided already, but New Yorkers still have the chance to cast their ballots, even if they're blank.
Albany Agenda
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Retiring lawmakers leave obscure leadership roles vacant
Help wanted: state Senate vice president pro tempore.
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District Council 37 endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman
He has also been endorsed by 1199SEIU and the New York State Nurses Association.
Budget
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New York City Council to unveil budget rebuttal
Council members will convene at City Hall on April 1 to provide their view on the city’s fiscal health
Albany Agenda
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Hochul seeks liaison for Muslim community
The governor is creating a new position in her administration after months of criticism over how she talks about the war in Gaza
Albany Agenda
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New six-figure ad buy to push for NY HEAT Act in state budget
Climate change advocates are taking their fight to the airwaves.
Albany Agenda
Updated
Politics
The New York elected officials calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
A growing number of politicians, labor unions, city councils and other organizations have joined the call for a ceasefire as the death toll increases.
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A look inside the book written by the woman accusing Eric Adams of sexual assault
Lorna Beach-Mathura’s self-published 2014 book is less of a how-to guide to win lawsuits than it is a reprint of a petition she filed in a past case.
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Hochul offers three-day budget extender
The extension is short, but that doesn’t mean a budget deal is imminent.
New York State
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Building trades ask state Legislature to step in on 421-a labor standards
Eight construction unions criticized REBNY’s proposal for a wage floor and urged lawmakers to take the lead on a compromise plan.
Eric Adams
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Adams rings public safety alarm bells, but says city is not “out of control”
The killings of an NYPD officer and an individual on the subway tracks on Monday pointed to a trio of public safety issues for the city, according to the mayor.
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